Bollywood Actresses Who Slayed As On-Screen Cops

Produced by Zeba Khan

Bollywood’s leading ladies have often embraced powerful roles, and playing a cop comes naturally to these actresses - from chasing criminals to delivering justice, here are our top picks for actresses who aced as cops on screen.

Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani redefined the image of a Bollywood cop. Fearless, relentless, and sharp, Rani’s portrayal of a crime branch officer fighting against child trafficking was nothing short of iconic.

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan stepped into the role of a detective-cum-cop with sharp investigative skills in the suspense thriller Buckingham Murderers. With her captivating screen presence, Kareena brought elegance and intensity to the role, keeping the audience hooked till the very end.

Sonakshi Sinha

In the gripping crime drama Dahaad, Sonakshi Sinha played Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhati. Her role as a determined cop investigating a mysterious case of missing women struck a chord with the audience. Sonakshi’s nuanced performance and no-nonsense attitude in the series proved her versatility.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra donned the khaki for Jai Gangajal, the sequel to the hit film Gangajal. She aced the role as she brought the needed drama, action and intensity you need to play a cop convincingly.

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Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty made a thunderous debut as a cop in Indian Police Force, directed by Rohit Shetty. Donning the uniform with grace and grit, Shilpa’s action-packed sequences and intense portrayal broke stereotypes.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone looked in top form as Lady Singham in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again. She played the cop role with such effortless calm, seriousness and spunk, that you often do not miss watching Singham on the screen in some moments.

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